Baku: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed a strong commitment to enhance cooperation with Uzbekistan, focusing on trade, economic, energy, investment, agricultural, and transport-logistics sectors. In a congratulatory letter to Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the occasion of Uzbekistan’s Independence Day, Aliyev emphasized the high level of mutual understanding and trust between the two nations as a foundation for this collaboration.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev conveyed his warm congratulations to President Mirziyoyev and the people of Uzbekistan. He acknowledged the rapid development and progress of Uzbekistan under its new strategic direction, attributing these achievements to Mirziyoyev’s effective leadership and policies. Aliyev praised the strengthening of Uzbekistan’s international standing and its economic growth.
The Azerbaijani-Uzbek relationship is characterized by deep-rooted fraternal ties based on shared history, language, and culture. President Aliyev highlighted the importance of mutual visits and high-level meetings in fostering interstate relations. He noted that President Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Azerbaijan in July underscored the allied nature of their bilateral engagements. Aliyev expressed confidence that the agreements reached and documents signed during these interactions, particularly those aimed at diversifying economic partnerships, will enhance collaborative efforts.
President Aliyev reiterated his belief in the enduring Azerbaijani-Uzbek brotherhood, which he sees as pivotal in advancing joint initiatives, benefiting both nations, and improving the well-being of their citizens.